Betty Jean Brookover
Betty Jean Brookover, 79, of County Road 9 in Newport, passed away at 7:40 am on Thursday, February 3, 2011, at her home.
She was born on March 12, 1931, in Marietta, a daughter of Leonard and Georgia Groves. Betty Jean was a homemaker and a member of Deucher Baptist Church and Senior Citizens.
On September 24, 1949, she married Charles Paul Brookover who preceded her in death on July 16, 2005.
Betty Jean is survived by 3 sons and 1 daughter: Danny Lee (Ellen) Brookover of Newport, David Roy Brookover of Newport, Paul Eugene Brookover of Powhattan Point, Linda Marie (Randy) Beaver of Newport, 12 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and her sister Mary Kendall of Marietta.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday (February 5th) at 11:00 am at the Deucher Baptist Church with Pastor Ivan Smitley officiating. Friends may call at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home after 2:00 pm on Friday and at the church one hour before the service. Burial will be in Newport Cemetery.
The family wishes to express their appreciation to Hospice Home Nursing for the loving care they gave Betty Jean.